Scope
Reference
OP.0644
Description
The Framework has been designed to provide OS with the capacity and capability to be able to collect, refine, correct, manage and maintain geospatial data for any area within Great Britain. The data provided through the Framework will be stored and disseminated by OS as part of its current or future product portfolio and may be included in any data or service that OS provides to its customers.
Services provided under the Framework will predominantly, although not exclusively, be associated with National Geographic Database (NGD) data management activities which require a Framework Contractor to be able to:
• Interpret, analyse and extract information from aerial imagery, other remotely sensed data sources, or pre-created features (from AFE) to add, delete or amend the NGD.
• Add, delete or amend information within existing OS geospatial datasets to the current National Cyclic Revision (NCR) specification, to the required standard
• Investigate, analyse, extract or compile information from non-OS datasets (subject to the relevant licensing arrangements being in place), where OS has explicitly instructed the Framework Contractor to do so, and/or the Framework Contractor has the rights to use the information to satisfy OS requirements.
As a result, it is anticipated most data and Services will be provided through the use of desk-based data activities.
Separate from the image interpretation and desk-based capture services, OS will welcome innovation from the framework contractors, through improvements to existing processes, automation and use of third-party datasets to support our ambitions, which can apply to any of the services covered in the scope.
The Framework term will be for four years. The anticipated start date is April 1st 2026.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
- 71355000 - Surveying services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Each work package will be competed through a further competition as described in Framework Agreement contract Schedule 6
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
25 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Procurement Documents issued by Ordnance Survey as part of this procurement process are made available to Bidders electronically via Ordnance Survey's web-based electronic supplier and contract management system, In-Tend and can be found at http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os
Upload all of your documents and submit them electronically through In-Tend. Please note, you must ensure that you 'Submit' the documents. Simply uploading them to the portal will not register a response. Once your documents have been submitted you will receive an e-mail notification.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | PSQ Selection Stage - The Quality Score Awarded for each Evaluation Criteria question will be weighted by the Evaluation Criteria Weighting. This will be done by dividing the Quality Score Awarded by... |
Price |
Weighting description
PSQ Selection Stage -
The Quality Score Awarded for each Evaluation Criteria question will be weighted by the Evaluation Criteria Weighting. This will be done by dividing the Quality Score Awarded by the highest score that could be awarded for that Evaluation Criteria as indicated in the relevant Quality Scoring Guide table. This will create a Percentage Quality Score awarded for that Evaluation Criteria. The Percentage Quality Score awarded will then be multiplied by the Evaluation Criteria...
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
OS is conducting a Competitive Flexible Procedure tender to procure a Geospatial Content Enhancement (GCE) Framework to cover the National Cyclic Revision (NCR). The process by which OS maintains and updates geospatial data on a cyclical basis across all geographies in Great Britain. The Framework will be designed to provide OS with the capacity and capability to collect, refine, correct and maintain geospatial data for any area within Great Britain.
Contracting authority
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
- Companies House: 09121572
Explorer House Adanac Drive
Southampton
SO16 0AS
United Kingdom
Email: procurementgroup@os.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)